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In which direction does the equilibrium shift when a gaseous reaction mixture is compressed to one-half of its original volume?
ChemistryChemical EquilibriumNEET
Options:
  • A The equilibrium shifts in the reverse direction.
  • B The equilibrium remains unchanged.
  • C The equilibrium shifts in the forward direction.
  • D The equilibrium becomes unstable.
Solution:
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The correct answer is: The equilibrium shifts in the forward direction.
When a gaseous reaction mixture is compressed to one-half of its original volume, the equilibrium shifts in the forward direction because pressure has doubled.

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